Ellie is shown in Season 2 of "The Last of Us" struggling with Joel's death and seeking revenge, which leads her to run into the enigmatic cult known as the Seraphites. According to this Seattle-based group, a deceased "Prophet" saw the Cordyceps outbreak as God's punishment for humanity's transgressions. After a conflict between the Seraphites and the WLF, the Prophet was put to death because of her influence.